THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
A LEADING INFLUENCER OF BOARD-LEVEL CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
Global Vice Chair , Sustainability at EY Amy Brachio shares her passions for a sustainable future and the board ’ s role in corporate responsibility
AMY BRACHIO TITLE : GLOBAL VICE CHAIR , SUSTAINABILITY
COMPANY : EY INDUSTRY : MANAGEMENT CONSULTING LOCATION : UNITED STATES
Mother to two daughters and a champion of diversity and inclusion , Amy Brachio is an active member of her community and a lover of her home state of Minnesota . She brings 25 + years of sustainability experience in the management consulting firm , advising global corporations on what really matters .
Sustainability is everyone ’ s challenge , and to forever be guessing who is responsible for reducing emissions , cutting waste , and building a more inclusive society will hinder progress in these areas . To avoid speculation , we turn to the management experts that take on the sustainability challenge for their organisations , their clients , in the interest of everyone .
Consistent readers of Sustainability Magazine will know that EY is intrinsically invested in sustainability , which is fast becoming a key component of its service – sharing knowledge around environmental , social and governance ( ESG ), sustainability reports , and managing an increasingly diverse workforce .
At the forefront of this is Amy Brachio , the Global Vice Chair of Sustainability at EY , who shares not only a personal passion for this , but is also blessed with supporting global business in shaping their operations for the future . In this Q & A with Sustainability Magazine , Brachio explains responsibilities and where they lie within organisations , but also how boards can be more receptive and encouraging towards climate action and social impact .
14 Janaury 2024